The most interesting "feature" or fact regarding hit "You Might Need Somebody" is that it is actually a cover of a 1981 song by jazz-soul singer Randy Crawford .

: It was first released in 1979 by American artist Turley Richards on his album Therfu .

While Shola Ama's 1997 version became a definitive 90s R&B anthem, peaking at , the track has a deep history:

: A popular version of the track is the Mousse T's Soul Train Mix , which added a rap feature to the soulful melody.

The song remains Shola Ama's biggest commercial success, earning her a nomination for at the MOBO Awards .

: Her follow-up hit "Still Believe" was one of the very first productions by the now-legendary Norwegian production team Stargate .